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Training on Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI

Master data analysis and visualization with Power BI. Transform raw data into actionable insights through interactive dashboards and reports.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

As technology progresses and becomes more interwoven with our businesses and lives, more data is collected about business and personal activities. This era of "big data" is a direct result of the popularity and growth of cloud computing, which provides an abundance of computational power and storage, allowing organizations of all sorts to capture and store data. Leveraging that data effectively can provide timely insights and competitive advantages.

Creating data-backed visualizations is key for data scientists, or any professional, to explore, analyze, and report insights and trends from data. Microsoft Power BI software is designed for this purpose. Power BI was built to connect to a wide range of data sources, and it enables users to quickly create visualizations of connected data to gain insights, show trends, and create reports. Power BI's data connection capabilities and visualization features go far beyond those that can be found in spreadsheets, enabling users to create compelling and interactive worksheets, dashboards, and stories that bring data to life and turn data into thoughtful action.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Data Analysts
  • Business Intelligence Professionals
  • Data Scientists
  • IT Professionals
  • Managers and Executives looking to leverage data for decision-making
  • Anyone interested in data analysis and visualization with Power BI
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to

  • Understand the fundamentals of Power BI and its components.
  • Connect to various data sources and transform data using Power Query.
  • Create and manage data models.
  • Build interactive and visually appealing reports and dashboards.
  • Implement advanced data analysis techniques.
  • Share and collaborate on reports and dashboards.
  • Use Power BI service for report publishing and sharing.
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Data Analytics

  • Introduction to Microsoft data analytics ecosystem
  • Role of data analytics in business decision-making
  • Getting started with Power BI
  • Getting data in Power BI
  • Connecting to various data sources
  • Optimizing performance during data import
  • Resolving common data errors
  • Case Study: Improving reporting efficiency using Power BI
  • Practical: Connecting Power BI to multiple data sources

Module 2: Create Visually Appealing Analytical Reports

  • Creating reports in Power BI
  • Designing professional and interactive reports
  • Enhancing report visuals and user experience
  • Cleaning, transforming, and loading data in Power BI
  • Data shaping techniques
  • Data profiling and validation
  • Enhancing the data structure for reporting
  • Case Study: Executive dashboard redesign for better insights
  • Practical: Building a management report with interactive visuals

Module 3: Create Model Calculations Using DAX in Power BI

  • Designing a data model in Power BI
  • Introduction to data modeling concepts
  • Working with tables and relationships
  • Dimensions and hierarchies
  • Introduction to DAX (Data Analysis Expressions)
  • Creating measures and calculated columns
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Advanced DAX functions
  • Case Study: Sales and profitability analysis using DAX calculations
  • Practical: Building KPIs and custom measures with DAX

Module 4: Optimize Model Performance & Advanced Analytics

  • Optimizing model performance
  • Improving data model efficiency
  • Optimizing DirectQuery models
  • Creating dashboards for performance tracking
  • Performing advanced analytics
  • Using AI visuals for deeper insights
  • Trend analysis and anomaly detection
  • Case Study: Slow dashboard optimization for enterprise reporting
  • Practical: Enhancing dashboard speed and applying AI visuals

Module 5: Publish Dashboards Through Power BI

  • Creating and managing workspaces
  • Sharing reports and dashboards securely
  • Managing assets and user access
  • Managing datasets in Power BI Service
  • Using parameters for dynamic reporting
  • Dataset refresh and governance
  • Collaboration and mobile access
  • Case Study: Company-wide rollout of Power BI dashboards
  • Practical: Publishing and sharing a live dashboard in Power BI
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Improves decision-making by turning raw data into actionable insights.

  • Boosts efficiency by automating reporting and reducing manual tasks.

  • Enhances competitiveness and profitability by uncovering trends and opportunities.

Personal Impact

  • Builds in-demand skills for leadership, business intelligence, and strategy roles.

  • Enables direct contribution to organizational success through data-driven recommendations.

  • Provides confidence to lead and champion data-focused initiatives.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

The goal is to equip you with the skills to use Power BI to analyze data, create professional visualizations, and build interactive dashboards for strategic decision-making.

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